Category Archives: Reviews

WHY YOU NEED TO SEE CABIN IN THE WOODS

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Elizabeth Flux

Trying to explain Cabin in the Woods is like a time traveller trying to warn someone about their future without creating a paradox. You need to say just enough to set them on the right path, but also leave enough out so … Continue reading →

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TAKE THIS WALTZ [REVIEW]

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Elizabeth Flux

Take this Waltz is a film which makes no solid decisions, doesn’t moralise, and won’t attempt to solve any of your problems. Directed by Sarah Polley, instead, it aims to break the cycle of cliché, and sticks as close to … Continue reading →

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PROMETHEUS: DISSECTION OF A SANDWICH

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Elizabeth Flux

A potentially dark, intelligent film gives way to poor characterisation and ham. Adam Brereton discusses Prometheus, AI and the current sci-fi love in. Warning: may contain spoilers. Ridley Scott has never been the kind of director to shy away from ambitious … Continue reading →

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DUNGEON CRAWL – BACK TO THE DUNGEON!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Elizabeth Flux

This week we attended Dungeon Crawl, a Dungeons and Dragons-themed improvised comedy performance  held at Bella Union on the first Wednesday of every month.  Elizabeth: If it’s 9pm and you haven’t seen a troll being shamed into submission by a Cleric channelling the … Continue reading →

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DIABLO III: THE DOWNSIDE OF NOSTALGIA

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Elizabeth Flux

Adam Brereton gives his take on Blizzard’s long-awaited latest release. Diablo III, more or less a remake of its predecessor, is a polished game in true Blizzard style – addictive, well balanced, easy to pick up with a savage difficulty … Continue reading →

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